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- [S2669] Legacy Website, 28 February 2016; Lois J. McCuistion Obituary.
Obituary for Lois McCuistion
Lois Jean McCuistion, age 81, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away in her home on January 3, 2016. She was excited and ready to see Jesus face to face, and to be reunited with her Mother and Daddy, sister, and other loved ones.
Lois was born in Escondido, CA on January 2, 1935 to Mina and Charles Tripp. She graduated from Escondido High School and attended Biola University in Los Angeles.
She is dearly loved and will be missed by her husband Smith “Mac” McCuistion and her three children, Michael, Christine, and Curtis. Family meant everything to her. She was a beautiful person with a generous heart and selfless spirit; she was a wonderful Mother who raised her children with morals and principles and she taught them to be strong and independent.
Lois was like a mother to her grandchildren Rachel and Jacob, calling them her own son and daughter. She loved Rachel and Jacob and cared for them immensely during some extremely hard family times.
She was one of the first to operate a bank mainframe computer when, at the time, there were only two in the U.S. She also worked as a bookkeeper, teacher, church secretary, and office manager. She was a gifted artist, painter, wildlife photographer, and homemaker. She enjoyed collecting toys especially Disney memorabilia including Mickey Mouse and locating rare antique glassware and cookie jars. She particularly enjoyed cooking original specialty meals for her family every Sunday night and especially holidays.
Survivors in addition to her devoted husband Mac; her three children Michael “Mick” McCuistion, Christine “Chris” Check and her husband Gary Check, and Curtis “Curt” McCuistion; grandchildren Michelle Singleton, Jacob “Jake” McCuistion, Rebecca Lohman, Rachel McCuistion, Daniel Check, and Shauna McCuistion; great grandchildren Addison Lohman and Trey Singleton.
Lois’ life on earth, and eternal life in heaven with Jesus Christ will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 at Austin Ridge Bible Church in Austin, TX at 2:00 PM. Reception will also be held at Austin Ridge starting at 2:45 PM. We will depart for burial at Live Oaks Cemetery in Manchaca, TX around 3:15 PM. The viewing is scheduled for Monday, January 11th, 2016 at Harrell Funeral Home at 6:00 PM
- [S2927] Find a Grave, 21 March 2019; Jewel Helen Baker McCuistion Deitz.
Jewel was the wife of Paul B. Deitz, daughter of Byford Gaddy McCuistion and Lella Baker McCuistion.
She graduated from Central Heights and spent the majority of her life in Nacogdoches County with the exception of the traveling she loved, with her husband, Paul, while he was pipelining. They were married February 15, 1945, and celebrated 40 years together before he passed away in May 1985. She was a long standing member of Bonita Methodist Church and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary. Jewel enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning the results as well as embroidery. She never met a stranger and felt blessed with the "talent" of talking, she was known as "Ms. Jewel" for 17 years at Kinfolks Restaurant, and was a care-giver and "Mom" to all she came in touch with. Her door was always open and you always felt at home around Jewel. Jewel is survived by a daughter, Dianne Ludlow and husband, Richard of Beckville, Texas; sons, Ronnie Deitz, of Nacogdoches, and Robert Deitz and Karen Hoffman of Benton, Louisiana; grandchildren, Paul-Robert Deitz and wife, Shana of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kacee Summers and husband, Jay of Kingman, Arizona, Michael Ludlow and wife, Jennifer of Grand Saline, Texas, and Kenny Deitz of Beaumont, Texas; great grandchildren, Alyx Deitz, Rion Deitz, Kaylah Deitz, Kallie Summers, Keeleigh Summers, Jaxsen Ludlow and Tucker Ludlow; brother, Smith M. "Shorty" McCuistion and wife, Lois of Kyle, Texas; neices, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Deitz; parents, Lella Ruth and B. G. McCuistion; and two brothers; Bryant and W. E. McCuistion. Special thanks to Dr. Ted Ledet and staff for many years of care and compassion; many thanks to the staff of Rock Haven Nursing Home for the loving, compassionate care Jewel received for over 4 years and especially for the heart-felt care extended to Jewel and the family during the last few weeks; and lastly, for the many ways heart-felt comfort was extended by family and friends. Funeral service for Jewel is planned for 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches with Randy Sitton and Bobbie Holloway officiating and burial to follow in Old North Church Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2011 at Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches. Pallbearers will be Richard Ludlow, David Fischer, Johnny Tatum, Sam Cain, Robert Cain and Rayford Cain. Honorary pallberares will be Campbell Corley, Dave Holloway, John Ford, Clifton Morris, Larry Channel, Vonnie Ables and Mac McCuistion.
- [S1935] Texas Department of Health, pg 1176, 5-391.
Cycle: 01 through 99 1932 Births
Lists the first name as Emith.
- [S3451] Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932 - Nacogdoches County, TX, Smith M. McCuistion; no. 47680; 21 June 1932.
- [S3760] Funeral One - Harrell Funeral Homes, 15 September 2016; Smith "Mac" M. McCuistion.
Obituary for Mr. Smith McCuistion
Smith “Mac” M. McCuistion, age 84, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away at Orchard Park Assisted Living in Kyle, TX on September 9, 2016.
Mac was born in Nachadoches, TX on June 21, 1932 to Lella and BG McCuistion; his siblings W.E., Jewel, and Bryant McCuistion. He graduated from Nachogdoches High School and attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nachogdoches, TX and Palomar College in San Marcos, CA.
He will be greatly missed by his family with whom he did everything—from motocross racing with his sons, taking his daughter to Gymkhana horse shows, gun collecting and target shooting, and weekly family dinners with Lois, Mick, Rachel, and Jake. He co-owned a custom paint and auto body business with his son, Mick, and later a rental property business. His daughter, Chris, was daddy’s little girl, whom he cherished and loved. He thoroughly enjoyed preparing for many motorcycle races with his son Curt, eventually leading Curt to National Champion title in 1981.
He grew immensely closer to Rachel and Jake after his wife Lois’ passing in January. He spent most every night with Mick and his grandkids, eating hamburgers, laughing, making jokes, watching supercross and comedy, riding in the car, picking flowers, birdwatching, and relaxing in Mick and Rachel’s house.
Mac was the of kindest of men with a huge heart. He was very conscientious of everyone’s feelings and had a quiet but witty personality. His life with Lois meant everything to him. It was the near-perfect model of a Godly and biblical marriage; she was “his life, his love”.
He was a proud member of the U.S. Navy as an airplane mechanic and crewman. He also was a partner at Auto Art Paint & Body in Escondido, CA and worked for the Escondido Fire Department.
Mac is rejoined in heaven with his Wife, Lois, Sister Jewel, Brothers W.E. and Bryant, and Nephew “T-Mac”. Survivors of Mac McCuistion, his children Michael “Mick” McCuistion, Christine “Chris” Check and her husband Gary Check, and Curtis “Curt” McCuistion; grandchildren Michelle Singleton, Jacob “Jake” McCuistion, Rebecca Lohman, Rachel McCuistion, Daniel Check, and Shauna McCuistion; great grandchildren Addison Lohman and Trey Singleton.
Mac’s life on earth, and eternal life in heaven with Jesus Christ will be celebrated on Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at Austin Ridge Bible Church in Austin, TX at 1:30 PM. Reception will also be held at Austin Ridge immediately after the funeral service. Burial to follow at Live Oaks Cemetery in Manchaca, TX. The viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 at Harrell Funeral Home from 6-8 PM.
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